Help guide
Help in the Netherlands
An overview of trusted organisations for people who need more or different help than an intake session with a psychologist.
Are you thinking about suicide, or is there an acute crisis? Call right away. You do not have to face this alone.
113 Suicide Prevention is available day and night, also via chat at 113.nl.
Crisis & suicide prevention
113 Suicide Prevention
0800-0113Available: 24/7, free
The national helpline for people with suicidal thoughts and their loved ones. Calling is free via 0800-0113, or call 113 (standard call charges). You can also chat or email, anonymously and without judgement.
Visit website →Out-of-hours GP (emergency line)
Call your own GPAvailable: outside office hours via emergency line
During a psychiatric crisis outside office hours, the out-of-hours GP is the first step. They can refer you to crisis care or a psychiatric ward.
Visit website →Emergency services
112Available: 24/7
If there is immediate danger to yourself or someone else: call 112. The control room can dispatch police, ambulance or crisis care.
Sexual violence & abuse
Centre for Sexual Violence (Centrum Seksueel Geweld)
0800-0188Available: 24/7, free
National network of centres for victims of rape or sexual assault. Offers medical care, psychological support and forensic examination, also without filing a police report.
Visit website →Fier (specialist help for trauma & violence)
058-284 9999Available: weekdays
Fier is an expertise centre for violence in dependency relationships, human trafficking and forced prostitution. They provide specialist treatment.
Visit website →Domestic violence & safety
Safe Home (Veilig Thuis)
0800-2000Available: 24/7, free, anonymous
Advice and support for domestic violence and child abuse. You can call for yourself, for a child or for someone else. Anonymous calls are possible.
Visit website →Blijf Groep (women's shelter)
020-611 1800Available: weekdays
Shelter and support for women and children affected by domestic violence. Provides temporary safe accommodation and guidance.
Visit website →Older adults
Elder abuse & Safe Home (Veilig Thuis)
0800-2000Available: 24/7, free
Veilig Thuis also helps with elder abuse: physical, financial or emotional. Reporting can be done anonymously.
Visit website →De Luisterlijn (listening ear)
088 0767 000Available: 24/7
A listening ear for anyone who needs to talk, about loneliness, grief or other difficulties. Formerly known as Sensoor.
Visit website →Legal help & victim support
Victim Support Netherlands (Slachtofferhulp)
0900-0101Available: weekdays
Free support for victims of crimes, accidents or disasters. Offers practical help, emotional support and legal advice.
Visit website →Legal Services Counter (Het Juridisch Loket)
0900-8020Available: weekdays
Free legal advice for people on lower incomes on employment law, housing law, family law and more.
Visit website →Mental healthcare & waiting lists
de Nederlandse ggz
Available: online
The trade association for mental healthcare institutions in the Netherlands. Useful if you want to learn more about mental healthcare and where to find specialist care covered by your health insurance.
Visit website →Thuisarts.nl
Available: 24/7 online
Reliable, GP-approved information about health complaints. A good starting point for understanding what your symptoms might mean.
Visit website →Ready to speak with a psychologist?
PsyIntake offers intake sessions with independent psychologists: not crisis care, but regular psychological support.
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